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Department: Accounting & Compliance
Reports To: Director of Accounting & Compliance
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with employer HSA contribution)
Company-paid dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA / HSA accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for career growth and development

Position Overview

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the oversight, valuation, reconciliation, and control of inventory across aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt operations. This role requires strong expertise in both finished goods and raw material inventory, along with close partnership with operations to ensure accurate reporting, cost integrity, and compliance with accounting standards.

This position plays a critical role in establishing best practices, maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting operational teams, and serving as a key liaison with external auditors on inventory-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management (Aggregates, Ready Mix, Asphalt)

Oversee finished goods inventory processes, including item master setup and maintenance
Reconcile physical-to-book inventory, including volumetric and drone-based measurements
Calculate and post inventory adjustments based on physical counts and analysis
Partner with operations to ensure accurate stockpile measurement and costing assumptions
Develop and maintain standard costing models and analyze cost changes
Monitor raw material usage, yield, and shrinkage; investigate and resolve variances
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Parts and Supplies Inventory

Oversee accounting and control of parts and supplies across plants, shops, and maintenance facilities
Maintain accurate inventory balances by location and proper classification of inventory vs expense
Implement and manage cycle count programs
Reconcile subledger to general ledger and ensure data integrity
Analyze usage trends, slow-moving inventory, and recommend reserves or write-offs
Maintain item master data including costing, units of measure, and categorization

Process Improvement, Audit, and Compliance

Develop and standardize inventory accounting procedures across business lines
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
Establish and maintain internal controls over inventory processes
Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors related to inventory
Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and support requests
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Collaboration and Business Support

Partner with operations, plant managers, and finance teams to improve inventory visibility and accuracy
Provide insights and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5–8+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on inventory accounting
Direct experience in aggregates, construction materials, mining, or similar heavy industry required
Hands-on experience with finished goods, raw materials, standard costing, and variance analysis
Experience with physical inventory methods including volumetric or drone measurement preferred

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CMA designation preferred
Experience with ERP systems and industry-specific platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of inventory and cost accounting principles
Ability to translate operational data into financial insights
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement

Work Environment

Office-based with regular collaboration across operations and plant teams
Periodic site visits to support inventory accuracy and operational understanding

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.